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5.
Use of the Generator Set
Constantly do the following to keep the unit in sound,
workable condition.
WARNING
DANGER: Electrical Shock
.
Failure to
properly ground the generator can result in
electrocution.
5.1 Grounding
Keep the generator properly grounded to avoid electrocution.
(Figure 27)
5.2 Wattage of Electrical Devices
Reference data of the rating wattage and (the way to calculate) the starting wattage of the electric
appliances connecting to the generator.
Description
Wattage
Species
Examples
Start
Rating
Electric Devices
Start
Rating
Incandescent Lamp
Heating Devices
X 1
X 1
Incandescent
Lamp
TV
Incandescent Lamp
100W
100VA
(W)
100VA
(W)
Fluorescent Lamp
X 2
X 1.5
Fluorescent
Lamp
Fluorescent Lamp
40W
80VA (W)
60VA (W)
Drive Device
X3-5
X 2
Refrigerator
Electric Fan
Refrigerator
150W
450---750
VA (W)
300VA
(W)
Table 5.1
WARNING
Electric motors require far more wattage than the rated ones at starting, be sure not
to exceed the rated output of the generator set when connecting loads to it.
5.3 Connecting Sequence
If there are two or more loads needing power supply from the generator, be sure to connect them
one by one with the one of highest start current first, followed by the 2
nd
highest, until the lowest.
(Figure 28)
